Why do we do it?

Annual monitoring draws together in one place a concise summary of all developmental activity undertaken by a department in relation to a course/group of courses.  As such, the reports are intended to be a useful resource for departmental staff, Faculties, external examiners and external auditors.

Specifically, annual monitoring reports enables the department to:

• draw together the various findings of external examiners, students and statistics so that common themes can be more easily identified and the strengths and weaknesses of provision can be examined;
   

• formally record responses to external examiner comments;
   

• systematically identify, record and evaluate action.

From an external point of view, effective annual monitoring is a necessity if we are to demonstrate to external auditors the currency, security and validity of our awards. 

In order to be effective, annual monitoring reports need to act as a focus for reflective evaluation of curriculum, delivery and the achievement of students.  They also need to look forward to the next delivery of the curriculum, building on the experience of the past, and thereby facilitate the active enhancement of quality and standards.